Hindutva Politics
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‘We asked for only three places: UP CM Adityanath endorses Hindu claims on Mathura, Varanasi sites
He made the statement a week after the Varanasi district court allowed Hindu prayers in the sealed basement of the Gyanvapi mosque complex.
Scroll Staff
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Was Ram really a ‘source of inspiration’ for the Constitution as Modi claims?
He made the comment citing an illustration of the deity in the Indian Constitution which is part of a series of 22 artworks depicting India’s cultural history.
Abhik Deb
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‘Clearly an RSS-BJP event’: Congress declines invitation to Ram temple inauguration
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and leader of the party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were invited to the ceremony.
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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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With dance, music and humour, a hit play has brought to life the legend of Tansen
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How ‘Hinduphobia’ is being weaponised in the US
Challenging this agenda will mean condemning efforts to brand anti-Hindutva as discriminatory and compassion for Hindus who face religious marginalisation.
Sravya Tadepalli & Sunita Viswanath
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Why some Hindutva supporters are angry with Modi’s Ayodhya temple inauguration
They have alleged that the BJP is treating the Ram temple as a political event, not a religious one.
Abhik Deb
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BJP revokes Telangana MLA T Raja Singh’s suspension, gives him poll ticket
In recent months, the legislator has engaged in hate speech against Muslims multiple times despite being suspended.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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BJP member booked for misleading tweet about Pakistan flag in Kochi mall
Shakuntala Nataraj falsely claimed that it was bigger than and placed above and Indian flag.
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South India associates sanatana dharma with vedic culture and not Hinduism, says writer B Jeyamohan
The anti-‘sanatana dharma’ sentiment is part of the Shaivaite culture of South India, he said.
Ullekh NP
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‘Akhand Bharat’ subsumes most of India’s neighbours but the rhetoric is aimed at domestic audiences
India’s rise as a responsible power would stand in conflict against such narratives of civilisational claims in South Asia.
Udayan Das
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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India will be renamed ‘Bharat’, those opposed to it can leave the country, says BJP’s Dilip Ghosh
The MP said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will also remove statues of foreigners in Kolkata once it comes to power in West Bengal.
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G20 invitation says ‘President of Bharat’ instead of ‘President of India’
The matter comes to light three days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat appealed for the country to be referred as Bharat.
Scroll Staff
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Bangladesh must be wary of the ‘mastanocracy’ and majoritarianism in India’s border states
West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura remain firmly in the sights of India’s Hindutva politics.
Sudeep Chakravarti, Dhaka Tribune
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals
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Table tennis: Manika Batra reaches career-best rank after Saudi Smash run; regains top India spot